The Delaware State Board of Accountancy is the only one allowing 3-year bachelor degree holders to site for the CPA exam. Because of this, Delaware has been one of the most popular states for international candidates.
*IMPORTANT* Delaware is going to change its rules. Effective August 1, 2012, 150 credit hours will be a prerequisite to sit for the exam.
While it is still technically possible to apply, study and pass the exam, the time is very tight and will create a lot of pressure on the candidates to go through this route.
With that I strongly recommend that you find alternative ways to get qualified. For 3-year degree holders, you will either need to have a Chartered Accountant qualification (and go through Colorado), or get an additional 4-year bachelor or a master’s degree.
1. Education Requirements (before Aug 1, 2012)
- Associate degree or above
- 21 semester units* in accounting, auditing or federal taxation
2. Additional Requirements To Get CPA License:
Delaware used to be a two-tier state where candidates can choose to get a certificate or license. Since 2006, candidates are no longer allowed to get the certificate alone which means that in practice the two-tier system is abolished.
Education:
- Same as CPA Exam
Experience (before Aug 2012):
- Public or non-public accounting experience supervised by a CPA license holder (not certificate holder). Chartered accountants from Canada and Australia (and not anywhere else) is considered equivalent to a CPA.
- The number of years of working experience depends on the candidate’s level of degree — 1 year for Master degree; 2 years for Bachelor degree, and 4 years for Associate degree.
- The work experience has to be accumulated after (but within 10 years) of getting your degree.
- You can double check the above information from Delaware State Board of Accountancy.
Ethics Qualifications:
- Passing of the CPA Ethics Exam administered by the AICPA.
3. Residency & Age Requirements:
- US citizenship not required
- Delaware residency not required
- Minimum age: 18
4. Fees:
- First-timers: $823 (4 CPA exam fees) + $145 (initial application fee) = $968
- Repeaters: exam fees + $65 to $110 repeat application fees
- Certification fee: $72; License fee: $108
5. Other Useful Information:
- Delaware CPA Exam FAQ
- BEaCPA.org: A useful site for Delaware CPA candidate
6. Contact:
Delaware State Board of Accountancy
Cannon Building, Suite 203
861 Silver Lake Blvd.
Dover, DE 19904
- Email: gayle.melvin@state.de.us, cpaes-de@nasba.org
- Phone: 302-739-4522
- Fax: 302-739-2711
How About Other States?
Check out the other states’ non-Delaware CPA Exam Requirements here.
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Since 2006, candidates are no longer allowed to get the certificate alone which means that in practice the two-tier system is abolished.
where did you get this information from please ?
i didn’t find that on the state itself or NASBA also
Marwan, the information is buried somewhere in the licensing section in the Delaware state board website.
A much better source is the site run by the Delaware Society of CPA — BeACPA.org — where they explain it clearly in the FAQ section. Just click the link and check it out. Stephanie
I know, all these CPA exam requirements are tricky don’t they…
sure of course, that’s why i am late till now to find a suitable state for me
anyway i check this site BeACPA.org but is completely different than the official one which last updated on
http://www.dpr.delaware.gov/boards/accountancy/newcertificate.shtml
Last Updated: Monday, 15-Mar-2010 11:15:16 EDT
so sorry , you were right
http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title24/100.shtml
7.3 Except for those applicants submitting completed applications to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accounting Examination prior to January 1, 2006, there shall be no new certificates issued or new applications accepted for certificates only after that date.
i am getting crazy and upset really :S
By the way, Delware will obtain the 150 credit hours in 2012, but does it mean that there is no reciprocity between it and other states till the end of 2012 ?
Hello,
I have an european degree in economics and I’m struggling in understanding which state would be better for me. My current options are Delaware and Colorado.
I have already 1.5 years experience under a US CPA, so I guess if I should consider experience or credits more. If anyone has any experience with one of these State please let me know!
Thanks
Hi Marwan,
Yes quite possibly. This is only my opinion, but the reason why Delaware doesn’t get the reciprocity now is because the requirements considered more “relaxed” thus not fair to the candidates. When the full 150 hour requirements kick in things may change. But who knows… requirements keep changing every day, that’s the frustrating part.
Hi Vittorio,
Assuming your degree is a 4-year degree (i.e. 120 semester hours), then yes — either Delaware and Colorado looks good!
Here is my view on Delaware vs Colorado:
Delaware:
Colorado — if you do working in public accounting, you have already fulfilled the 1-year working requirement, which is great.
Hope this is helpful for your decision in picking the best state. Comments from my readers are most welcome! Stephanie
I think I’ll go with Delaware then. I have 1.5 yrs of non public accounting experience in US. I have 4 years of public accounting in Italy and it’s not considered a relevant experience here. I “paid my dues”, so Delaware seems the perfect choice for me.
Thanks for your suggestion, I did not realize that experience in Colorado was strictly in public accounting, but I may be wrong.
Vittorio,
That’s great! I am glad you made a decision. Now you can finish off the application and move on to the CPA exam preparation.
By the way, you can find the public-accounting-only requirement in the Colorado State Board website, under the licensing section. (first question, under the subheading “experience”)
I have now included the link in the Colorado CPA exam requirements page in this site.
Cheers, Stephanie
I have done my graduation in India and I have 3 yr b.com degree. Anybody know is that good enough to sit for CPA exams?
I am so confuse about semister.
I am sending my 3 yr marksheets for evaluation by next week so if anybody has reply pls. revert , I will be very thankful to you.
After
Hi Teena,
From what I heard from Indian readers, 3 yr b.com is normally equivalent to an associate degree, so it makes sense that you go through Delaware.
Just by looking at this info you are good to sit for the exam, but please make sure you can find an active US CPA in India to verify the working experience for you (you’ll need 4 years of relevant experience for associate degree). This is usually the trickiest part.
Basically, 120 semester hours = 3 years of university work; 150 semester hours = 4 years; so 40 semester hours normally = 1 year. Does it help a little bit? Stephanie
Hi Stephanie
First of all thank you very much for taking time to read my question and reply and it really cleared me about hours.
I hv 3 yr degree and I have done 8weeks of articalship under a CPA firm in India beside this I don’t have any other accounting and auditing experiance.
Do you think is it good for me to sit for CPA exams ?
If I pass CPA exam what will be next step for me because I don’t have CPA work experiance more then 8 weeks?
Can you please give me reply on this.
Thank you
Teena
Hi Teena,
You are welcome! Well, do you foresee yourself working for a US/Canadian/Australia CPA for the next 4 years? If yes, then go ahead; if not, chances to get the CPA license is unfortunately quite slim… in my opinion at least.
If you pass the CPA exam without the experience, it will be just that — for Delaware. i.e. you can mention in your CV that you “pass the CPA exam” but can’t say you have a “CPA qualification”.
But you may want to check with Leslie-Anne from CPAExcel, a very kind lady from Vancouver who has helped a few of my readers. Let me know how it goes!
Cheers, Stephanie
Stephanie
Again lots of thanks for yr kind help.Really yr reply helps me a lot.
Yes my plan is to work for under any CPA if I get a job after pass my CPA exams.
Thank you again
Teena
Hi Stephnie
I hard that its not too hard to pass CPA exams but it is really hard to get a job at CPA firm though you don’t have any experiance . Is that true?
I don’t have any experiance and I am planning to sit for CPA exam through Delaware so as per my education I have to work under any CPA atleast for another 4yrs.
Thanks
Teena
Hi Teena, in terms of getting a job at a CPA firm, it depends on where you plan to work really.
Let’s say if you plan to work in the US just for the Big 4, then yes, it is difficult under this economic environment.
But if you plan to work in a high-growth region (quite possibly the developing countires) and don’t mind working in smaller CPA firms, you will get a much higher chance to get a job. In fact, for Delaware, they recognize non-public accounting field, i.e. accounting department in any corporations, or in the government or even the academia. I don’t think it is too difficult if you consider all these opportunities.
Having said that, you’ll have to make sure you can get your experience verified by an active CPA licensee (or chartered accountant from Canada or Australia, for Delaware candidates) if you work outside of the US.
Cheers, Stephanie
Hope it helps! Stephanie
Is work experience accquired outside of US valid for CPA work
eligibility requirements ?
Hi Eva,
Yes it is ok but you’ll need to make sure your experience is supervised and/or verified by an active CPA licensee. Whether it is supervised or verified that is required will be dependent on the state you sit for the exam.
This is quite often the most tricky part for the international candidates, because it may not be easy to find someone who is an active US CPA working outsidee US. You can check with the State Board the CPA status of any individual if you have their full name and the state where they are registered in.
Hope it helps, Stephanie
Hi Stephnie
Thanks you very much.
Yes again helped me. In my case I don’t have to think about active CPA outside US though I never worked in Account field and I have to start from scratch so it may be hard for but as you said I should consider all these firms too.(As long as I start with bit competitive salary for starting) LOL
Thanks
Teena
Hello Stephanie, thank you for your response. I guess that means I can’t count on my 10 yrs of work experience outside US . I will have to start from scratch . I am residing in VA and have a bachelor in commerce with a major in Financial accounting and Auditing but its 3 yrs degree( 12+3 ) and not the reqd. (12+4). Where does this leave me? Do u think I too should choose Delaware ?
I have signed up for your mini course and have been reading your mails. They are very informative . Appreciate all your help.
EVA
Teena, yes for many states they only require one year of experience. Not too bad!
If you haven’t already you may want to check out my page on public accounting vs private as well.
Cheers, Stephanie
Eva, it’s great you find the mini course helpful!
On the working experience, ah that’s too bad. For states that require only verification, you sure you can’t find a US CPA who can verify the experience for you? Someone who knows you and willing to lend a hand will do, not necessarily your boss.
Anyway, similar to my reply to Teena, many states require only 1 year of working experience, and since you are living in the US there shouldn’t be problem getting the required experience.
On the educational requirement, for associate degree (or 3 year degree) the only choice would be Delaware.
Just let me know if you have further questions. cheers, Stephanie
Hi Stephnie very good morning
I think “thank you” is not enough the way you are helping me and solving my questions. I am so glad you are replying back for all my questions.
I am open to start with bookkeeping job though i don’t have experience and considering all accounting jobs too.
just yesterday night I checked about private and public accounting and that helped me too.
I will let you know after my evaluation done.
Again Thanks a lot for yr kind help.
Teena
Great Teena. I hope things will work smoothly for you! Stephanie
Hi Stephnie
Can you suggest which books or CD set I should buy for CPA exams Preparation, I am searching online,everyone says ourone is good but not making my mind which I should get one.
Thanks
Teena
OK! So you are moving along well Teena!
Have you read the page on the CPA exam review courses comparison? This is the most popular page in this site with the pros and cons on each program, plus my recommendation. If you have any followup questions, please just drop a note in the comment section. Cheers, Stephanie
Dear Stephanie,
Keep up the good work your guidance is making life easier for a lot of prospective International CPA canidates.
Kindly guide me about the follwoing (with respect to international canidates)
Which States accept work experience for the licnsure verified by an Active CPA fromoutside the US.
Which States accept Non Public Accounting Work Experience.
Looking forward to your guidance.
All the best
Umer
Hi Umer,
All questions! The states seem to be tightening up their licensing requirement in terms of whether to allow non-US cpas to verify the qualification. So I can’t answer you question with confidence right now, but I can tell you for sure that Delaware does NOT recognize non-CPA verification any more. Most do recognize the so-called “CPA equivalent” notably chartered accountants from Canada, and CA/CPA from Australia. Not too sure where you are from, but Indian CA doesn’t count unfortunately (this is one of the FAQ, in case it applies to you…)
As for states recognizing non accounting work experience, I would say most actually do recognize it but some will need a longer period of working experience to justify that.
I know I didn’t exactly answer your question, but maybe you can go check out the “best state for international candidates” and start from there — most international candidates pick these states for various reasons.
stephanie
Just a word of thanks for clearing away lots of cobwebs related to the requirements for becoming a CPA! Having read and read and read again the information on the site for sitting for the exam in Maryland, I appreciate so much the clear outline that you have provided for the requirements, not just for Maryland, but other states as well. Hats off to you!
Hi Derek,
I really appreciate you dropping me a note just to thank me. All the best to you! Stephanie
Hi Stephanie
My name is Uday Reddy, a chartered accountant from India working for an Indian subsidary company in New Jersey since February 2007 as Finance manager.
I would like to do CPA course from NJ and I have a 3 years bachelor degree from an Indian University and CA qualification from Institute of Chartered Accontants of India.
I would like to know what are the requirements from my side to do CPA course in NJ.
As per the information from this site, it is easy to get through Delaware state but my interest is to get through in NJ.
Your advice will be greatly helpful to me.
Thanks
Uday Reddy
Hi Uday,
New Jersey has a relatively strict requirement. It looks like you’ll need to get an extra degree to fulfill the licensing requirement, but please take a look at the summary here first. By the way, do you want to switch to public accounting? That’s the only reason why I think getting your license specifically in your state of residency is useful. If it’s just for credential it doesn’t matter where you get your license because in the resume you’ll just state “CPA” without mentioning of the state.
Just wondering… would love to hear your thoughts on this.
Just let me know if you need further guidance. Cheers, Stephanie
Hi Stephanie,
Thank you for providing us with helpful suggestions.
I have a bachelor degree from Turkey, MBA in US, and I have taken accounting classes at Northern Virginia Community College to complete the credit requirements. I work as an Accountant in Washington D.C. Is there any requirement that I should work at CPA firm to be qualified for sitting for CPA exam? As my understanding from previous comments, it is the best who had been studied in abroad to take Delaware CPA exam. Please advice.
Regards,
Anar
Hi Stephanie,
I need to get my CPA in order to be able to find a full time job in the US.
Recently most corporate offices are stressing on having CPA holder for their accounting positions.
I have an MBA ( from a Private University in Lebanon) & a CMA( from the ICMA board in Monarch University in Australia)
I have over than 13 yrs of experiance being teh Chief payroll officer in a leading private university in Lebanon, and 4 yrs of experinace in coporate offices in the US( being senior accountant / senior Finanacial analyst)
what do u recommend me to do?? & do I have to sit for all the CPA exams??
Thank you Stephanie….
Hi Souzy,
Oh is it really that the corporates are asking for CPA qualification now?
May I ask whether your boss in the US is an active CPA licensee? That will make things much easier. If not, you can try to go through either Indiana (where you can find any CPA you know (not just your supervisor) that can verify your experience for you), or Illinois where working experience is not necessary for a CPA certificate.
For CPA certificate vs license, please check the link.
And yes… I am afraid you have to sit for all 4 sections of the CPA exam if you are going for it…
Hope I answered your questions? Stephanie
Stephanie,
I highly appreciate the help that you are extending to the people.
I have 3 years bachelors (Bachelor of commerce) from India. Currently I am working in US in IT (SAP FICO expert) and also doing MBA (will take 1 more year to complete) from University of Phoenix. I want to do CAP to add on to my credentials but not practice as CPA. I dont want to wait till the completation of MBA to do CPA. Looks like Delaware accepts 3 years bachelors, but I need to work under CPA to get the certificate. Can you pls help me with under which other state I meet the CPA exam requirements and CPA certificate requirements.
Hi Venky,
Thanks for your note! I would highly recommend that you complete (or almost complete) your MBA before applying because Delaware is the only state that accepts an associate degree. If an MBA it opens the door for many more states e.g. Illinois, where you don’t need to get experience to get the CPA certificate.
But then, if you really want to give it a try, you can explore whether your 3-year degree can somehow be seen as equivalent to a 4-year one — it’s possible but depends on your school and your grades. Please check out the Indian policy of WES on this foreign credential evaluation page.
Cheers, Stephanie
P.S. By the way what do think about the MBA at University of Phoenix (or the school in general)? I am currently researching on a much-requested page on how to get extra credits for the CPA exam requirements and I’d love to know your views on Univ. of Phoenix. Thanks very much.
Stephanie,
Thanks for your reply. On MBA from UOP, I feel it is worth. Generic MBA gives 36 credits which costs around $25000 (12 classes) . If you do Concentration too, it will another 19 credits which costs another $10000 (5 classes). They do accept 3 year bachelors but non-english speaking national have to pas Berlitz english proficiency exam.
On CPA, I heared that in some states you can appear for the exam and you can complet semister hour requirement with in 6 months from the date of the exam. Is it true ? If that is the case I want to sit for the exam 6 months before I complete my MBA.
Hi Venky, thanks a lot for your input. I will let my readers know about your view on UoP.
On the 6 month, yes some state does allow you to sit for the exam when you are “almost done” with all the courses. But please check with individual state for details. Stephanie
Anar,
I see you have taken Accounting classes from Northern Virginia Community College, can you pls help me with details like how long it take, money and credits.
Thanks.
Hi Stephanie,
Can you throw some light on Delaware board’s US federal tax course requirement..Does anyone who goes through DE board have to give the Tax course prior to giving the four exams
Thanks in advance
Nisha
Hi Nisha,
Yes it is a requirement. Take any of these taxation courses and you are all set. Cheers, Stephanie
Hello Stephanie,
I have a question about Delaware qualification.
I am now enrolled in US university as a senior – 4 year bachelor accounting degree program. However, I finished my 3 year college diploma in accounting prior to US university for 1 year transfer program.
Is my 3-year-diploma same as associate degree qualification in Delaware?
And does canadian taxation course are treated same as us federal taxation in terms of Delaware qualification?
Does delaware allow senior student sit for the test if 6 months left from graduation??
Thank you in advance
Hi Grant,
I would think the 3-year diploma program should count as long as your school is regionally accredited in the US. But I am afraid that the Canadian taxation course won’t count as the State Board specifically said “US Federal taxation” as the requirement.
On whether to grant student to sit earlier, let me check and get back to you. cheers, Stephanie
Hi Stephanie,
I have done my Bcom from India and currently I am going to appear for my CPA exam from Delaware.I just had a question from the licensing point of view, I wanted some explanation on the term accounting in academia ,does it mean that if I do my C.A from ICAI ,which is atleast 31/2 years course will I be qualified for the licensure.Please clarify this term as it would help me a lot.
Thanks ,
Regards Santosh.
Hi Santosh Nair,
I am afraid ICAI can’t help in the licensing… for Delaware, you’ll need to work in order to get qualified for the license. You might be able to get some credits recognized using your ICAI though.
Regards,
Stephanie
Hi Stephanie
i must appreciate u regarding your dedication and support for international students.
i have a query that is i got 103 credit hour from FASC and i waana aplly for colorado state.i have 2 years of bacholrs and 2 years of post graduate chartered accountancy and through 4 years i got only 103 hour.now plz let me know what can i do to sit in next 4 months.can i apply to delaware state based on this evaluation.?? i heard delaware required us federal taxation course so whether i can apply for CPA first or Tax Course first. Kindly advice.
Hi Zarak,
Thanks for your kind note! Hmm… yes for Delaware you’ll need to take the federal taxation course which you can find out more here.
The only thing with Delaware is that you should be aware of the strict working requirements that you’ll need to fulfill after the passing of the CPA exam…
Regards, Stephanie
Hi Stephanie,
My name is Manish and I am from India, I have gone through your website and really want to thank you for your efforts for international students. But I failed to get what I was looking for in the previous interactions and therefore I am confused. I do have a B.com degree from Calcutta University, in India. I am currently pursuing M.Com (Distance Learning Scheme). Besides I have passed the C.A. foundations (C.P.T.), under I.C.A.I, and also have completed 15 months of articleship in a CA firm. Please help me know that if I can take up the CPA course and if yes then how?
Hi Manish,
Thanks a lot for your kind note!
For the purpose of CPA exam, correspondence / distance-learning from non-US universities do not count, so unfortunately the M.Com won’t be useful in this case.
On B.Com, my understanding is that this is typically a 3-year degree so you’ll only be qualified in Delaware.
May I ask whether your experience is supervised under a CPA (qualified in the US, Canada or Australia)? Because they only count experience with such qualification. For a 3-year equivalent degree, 4 years of accounting experience will be required.
Regards,
Stephanie
Hi Stephanie,
Thanks a lot for investing your precious time, answering my question. B.com is a 3 years course and the articleship experience that I have is supervised by a Chartered Accountant, who have qualified from (I.C.A.I) Institute of Chartered Accountants of India). I have undergone 15 months of articleship training under him. Please suggest if I could take up the course. If my qualifications are not enough please suggest any alternative way by which I could be able to get into the course.
Regards,
Manish
Hi Manish,
I am afraid ICAI doesn’t count… The state board only recognizes CPA US and those CA/CPA from countries that are part of the reciprocal arrangement (IQAB). Unless you are taking advanced courses from accredited universities, you’ll need to get the experience supervised by the US.
Regards,
Stephanie
Hi Stephanie
Thanks for your time. I am from Toronto, Canada. I evaluated my credentails from FACS USA for Delaware and got more than 150 credit hours but without US Federal Taxation course. Athabasca University, Alberta, Canada has one course for US Taxation http://www.athabascau.ca/html/syllabi/taxx/taxx304.htm which is approved by FACS USA, but FACS USA told me that Delaware is not accepting any online course outside USA, means Athabasca University is claiming wrong. Secondly, is the experience from Canadian Chartered Accountant is acceptable ? Third, is there any other state, where I can qualify without taking US Taxation exam.
Regards
Pardeep
Hi Pardeep,
That’s strange… if it is accredited it should have been approved by Delaware. But I also heard that online/correspondence courses offered by non-US institutions don’t work.
Anyway, if you have more than 150 credit hours why don’t you try Illinois? Many canadians go through Illinois because the state board does not require social security number and no working experience is required to get the CPA certificate with 150 credit hours fulfilled. Also, I don’t think they require US taxation course.
It’s true that there are certain restrictions on CPA certificate vs license but seems like most Canadians are fine with that.
By the way, if you are a Canadian CA you can go through a much shorter version of the exam called IQEX. Please click on the link for more details.
Regards, Stephanie
Hi Stephanie
After a lot of search I got the following information:
http://www.athabascau.ca/html/syllabi/taxx/taxx304.htm (US Taxation course) Athabasca University is Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education with the following link: http://www.msche.org/documents/SAS/24/Statement%20of%20Accreditation%20Status.htm
Thanks
Pardeep
Hi Stephanie,
- I just relocated to GA from India and hold a
- 3 yr bachelor degree in commerce
- 2 yr executive post graduate diploma in management
- 1 year advanced certification in software
(q1) Would all the above help quality me for the 150 semester hours as required by GA?
(q2) How many yrs of relevant work exp. is required to take the CPA exam?
Please advice.
Thanks much in advance.
Jawahar
Hi Stephanie
I sent email to state board of accountancy regarding accreditation of US Taxation exam from Athabasca University, Alberta, Canada and here is the response.
Please see the Rules and Regulations regarding Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. I hope you find this helpful!
4.1.4.1 The applicant also must, upon request, submit proof that the college or university granting the degree was, at the time of the applicant’s graduation, accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools or by another comparable regional accrediting association. A degree granted by a college or university not so accredited at the time of applicant’s graduation will not be accepted. Graduates of non-United States (U.S.) degree programs will be required to have their credentials evaluated by a credential evaluation service acceptable to the Board, to determine equivalency to U.S. regional accreditation.
Any comments, please.
Thanks
Pardeep Shaily
hi Stephanie.
I live and work in the caribbean, can I do the CPA from Delaware, will I qualify even though my work experience is not at a US based CPA firm? I have an associates degree will this help
Hi Stephanie,
Thank you for all your time and dediction to International Students of CPA!.
I got my evaluations done from FACS to give CPA exams with Delware state. FACS report mentioned that i have more than 150 study hours. but did not advise to do U.S. Federal Tax Course. So, i sent the application to Delaware Board and get a response from Delaware board that they are waiting for my Federal Tax Course transcript. I am from India studied B.Com (3 years) and M.B.A in Finance (2 years). Currently, I am in Chicago on rotation till January 2011. My questions are :
1. i am doing Enrolled Agent course from I.R.S and cleared 2 part exams out of 3. Whether passing E.A exams will be considered equivalent to Federal Tax Course as E.A is all about Federal Tax itself. If so, i will sit for 3rd exam soon and can send the E.A clearance certificate to Delaware Board to process my application.
2. By reading other discussions got to know Delaware is not a tw0-tier state. So, that means I can only attend exams but to get CPA certificate / license to practice i will have to meet 1 year experience (as M.B.A). Is my understanding is correct ?
3. Also, based on your replys to other candidates questions, i am curious to know i may qualify for Illinois Board which is 2 tier system as of now. Is Federal Tax Course is mandatory for Illinois ?. Whether Illinois Board accepts Notarized copies of marks cards from me to evaluate my CPA application. If so, i may try with Illinois Board as well to do CPA.
Please reply asap.
Thank you once again for your time and help.
Sorry for a very lengthy question
Thanks,
Arun
Any specifics on the experience. I’m an internal auditor with 3+ years experience. 2+ under a CPA (but CPA is not CAE).
Hi Luke,
For Delaware their definition of experience is rather broad; i.e. they allow non-public accounting experience. You can check out the description in the rules and regulations:
http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title24/100.shtml
Regards,
stephanie
Hello Stephanie,
Thank you for helping the students who wants to be a CPA.
I have B.Com(3 Years) and M.Com(2 Years) degree (regular) from India and have 3 years of teaching experience and for 9 years working for private companies. Since 2008 I have been working as Finance Manager in a software company in USA.
Would all the above qualify me to appear for the CPA Exam? Please advice.
Thanks,
Sumesh.
Hi Sumesh,
Sounds like you have a good chance. I know from my readers that B.com + M.com can normally get you 150 credit hours but there are cases that people get less than that. It all depends on the courses studied, the grades and the school. So you’ll have to check with the evaluation agencies for sure.
For Delaware I am quite sure you can get qualified, but please be careful with the working experience requirements.
Looks like you have loads of experience in the US. If your work has been supervised by a CPA licensee then no problem you are all set.
Hope it helps! Stephanie
Hi Stephanie,
I was unsure if I really want to pursue CPA until I found this webside. My sincere thanks to you.
I have BCOM Degree from India and 5+years of experience (From India) in Finance and Accounts, Banking and Financial Services Sector.
I plan to apply through Delaware. I am in US on L2 visa but not working as I recently had a baby. I plan to go back to India after couple of years. And will start my work again.
Is it mandatory that I have my experience evaluated before making an application. I seek to obtain CPA license. Kindly advise if I will have to work under a CPA post CPA certificate. OR is my experience in India (If evaluated/verified by US CPA) sufficient to obtain CPA license.
Thanks again.
Regards,
Ruchi.
Hi Ruchi,
First of all, thanks for your kind note!
Your experience can count only if your work has been supervised by a US CPA licensee. (Note: Delaware does not recognize CPA equivalents e.g. those qualified from Canada and Australia). Let me know if it works for you. Stephanie
Hi Stephanie,
I’m living in NJ but planing to take the CPA exam in Delaware because of the educational requirments. Can you tell me if the work experience after passing the exam has to be done in Delaware?
Thanks.
Hi Sabeen,
No your experience can be obtained anywhere, even outside the US, as long as it is supervised and verified by a CPA (US) licensee. Stephanie
Hi Stephanie
I’m from Jamaica.I pass my CPA AND ETHICS exams in Delaware from Yr2001. My bachelor degree was in Management Studies ,majoring in all the accounting subjects except auditing and taxation.Delaware refuse to grant me a certificate based on my degree not covering these two.For the past 35 years I have been working in the accounting field.This includes 5 years in auditing with Deloitte Touche and 4 years in internal audit in a regional development bank.I’ve been the Financial controller of my company for the past 20 years.
I Just need to be able to use the designation CPA so as to maximize my income in Jamaica-I’ve been an associate member of the AICPA since passing the exams.
which is the most likely states to grant me a cpa status?or what is your advise
Hi Sony,
I would think that you can simply take a taxation course and auditing course to make up for it? You can get more information from here:
http://ipassthecpaexam.com/extra-credits-for-cpa-exam-requirements/
http://ipassthecpaexam.com/us-federal-taxation-course-online-for-cpa/
Since rules keep changing, please double check with DE State board if taking extra courses can help fulfill the rest of the requirement.
Hope things will work out for you! STephanie
Does Delaware accept experience verified by a US CPA (not supervised by a US CPA?
i am a b.com graduate from india (3 year degree ) and 1 year diploma in tally so please tell me am i eligible for cpa in Delawre and if not , how and what type of course i have to do to become eligible?
Please tell me the procedure for sending my academics records to FACS and if some one wants only crenditals of CPA then still one have to show 150 credit hour ?
Hi Stephanie I some Questions bout CPA I have degree in accounting and i have 7 year experience as Accountant in different organization in Ethiopia . Can take CPA Exam
Should i pusue federal tax course prior sending the transcripts to FACS ? Please guide.
Hi Stephanie,
I got a non-accounting undergraduate degree (hospitality management degree) from Boston University few years ago and took couple accounting courses there. Since I do not have enough accounting courses to take the CPA exam, I have been taking few accounting courses from accredited community college and UC Berkeley Extention Online program. Do you know if these classes will be accepted? Do you think Delaware is the best choice? I just want to pass the exams so I can include it on my resume…I have been also working as “accountant” for past 3 years in corporate accounting.. Thanks!
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